As I write this, I've just returned from renewing my driver's license at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) renewal center at Robinsons Metro East, Pasig City. Yes, yes, I know. The LTO already offers an online appointment system-something which

An entire taxi fleet has been ordered banned by Philippine airport authorities after one of its drivers was caught illegally charging his passengers.Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Ed Monreal has ordered MIAA police authorities to ban the entire fleet

While the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is still working out the kinks of the online submission of medical certificates, an interesting message arrived in our inbox. It is from a doctor who claims to work at a private clinic that grants medical

It's doesn't look like there'll be any stopping the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, aka the 'doble plaka' law, anytime soon.During the first consultative meeting on the law attended by local motorcycle clubs, bike manufacturers, law enforcement and license

Still waiting to receive your car's license plates? If your answer is yes, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) have some good news for you.According to the DOTr, the LTO has acquired new robotic plate-

Okay, now this is just getting confusing.About a week ago, the Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that it would begin only accepting medical certificates-a requirement for driver's license and student permit applicants-submitted online. All well and good,

Well, that didn't last long. Last week, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that medical certificates for student-permit applications and driver's/conductor's license applications and renewals should be submitted online, as stated in Memorandum Circular No. 2018-2157.

If you're renewing your car's registration this year, you should know that there are certain guidelines you need to follow. Chief among them, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) reiterates, is the display of an improvised license plate in lieu of

The congressman cited the alarming number of daily accidents on the road

How would you feel about an additional regulatory board to monitor the state of our cars? Is this a good idea or one more area of red tape?A report by Inquirer.net reveals that Rep. Harlin Neil Abayon III is currently

Applying for a driver's license? Listen up: Beginning today, January 7, 2019, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will only be accepting medical certificates submitted online.The new regulation is in line with Memorandum Circular No. 2018-2157, which requires all LTO

“We are hopeful the Supreme Court will rule in favor of the Filipino riding public”

An official of ride-hailing motorcycle taxi company Angkas has called on its 20,000 riders to continue plying the streets of Metro Manila to ease the burden of the commuting public during the holiday rush.George Royeca, head of the regulatory

You're probably aware of the recent uproar on social media over vehicle modification guidelines. After meetings with various stakeholders in the modified vehicles community, the Land Transportation Office (LTO), with guidance from the Department of Transportation (DOTr), is recommending an accreditation

Update: No, you can't pay to choose the last digit of your plate number-unless you have paid for a special plate.Yesterday, we wrote about a statement released by the Land Transportation Office (LTO). We said: "According to LTO

The Land Transportation Office's (LTO) registration and renewal procedures may have already improved by leaps and bounds, but sometimes, you yourself make the process extra-stressful-by putting off your annual visit until the very last minute.And we'

Say what you want about still not having your license plates, but it's clear the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is making strides in improving its service. The agency is on a serious roll.Its latest move is one that motorists

Picture this: You've just bought a brand-new ride and are in the process of registering it. The dealer suggests that you pay an extra P3,000 to P5,000 in order to choose the final numeral on your license

Remember when renewing your driver's license was a day you dreaded? Because there's nothing worse than spending a whole day (and close to your birthday, too) waiting in line for a piece of paper that'll serve as your license

Now, we know what you're thinking reading that title: "There's no way that's possible." Well, we thought exactly the same thing too, until we finally tried the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) new online scheduling system.Yes, the LTO

Finding myself with three hours to kill, I decided to renew my driver's license at SM North EDSA last month, even if it was still valid for another 30 days. "Basta po within 60 days of expiration, pwede nang mag-renew,"

A lot of motorists are still waiting on their plates from the Land Transportation Office (LTO), but it's nice to see that progress is finally being made. Today, the Department of Transportation through the LTO has turned over the plates for